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Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Students who earn an associate in applied science degree in graphic design graduate from Oakton with a portfolio of work for admission to a four-year college or art school. Those who complete a certificate in animation and multimedia, game development, Web page design, or photography find themselves well prepared to pursue careers in a variety of fields.

The curriculum focuses on a number of areas including, but not limited to, Web site creation; studio photographer; video broadcast and sound production; World Wide Web; CD and game production; photojournalism and portraiture; 3-D cutscene artist; and project manager.

For more information, contact Berney Krule, department chair, at 847.635.1830 or berney@oakton.edu

Alumni Profile

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Oakton holds a special place for John Nebl, a police officer who took classes at the College during the 1980s. Not only did he find his vocation, he also found his wife.

 

IMPORTANT DATES


May 25
Summer hours begin.

May 28
Memorial Day holiday, College closed.

June 4
Eight-week summer classes begin.

June 4
Three-week interim grades due.

June 11
Seven-week summer classes begin.

June 11
Four-week interim grades due.

June 14
Last day to submit proof of residency, business service agreements and chargebacks/joint agreements.

June 21
Last day to change to Audit.

June 21
Last day to drop and have course dropped from record.

June 28
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.

June 28
Last day to withdraw with a "W" (no withdrawals after mid-term) Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after June 28..

July 4
Independence Day holiday. College closed.


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